Party Dips

If you're going to watch the Super Bowl at home (like we are) then posted below are some great party dip ideas sent to me courtesy of Henry. I will post Julie's 7-Layer Dip recipe later this weekend. We have enjoyed this dip many times during the "Big Game."

"As always, Henry thank you for the great recipes."

Enjoy!!!
B.D.

Home Team Guacamole
Home Team Guacamole begins with a party size portion of basic guacamole (4 avocados, salt, lemon or lime juice) - served in the center of a serving tray. Line-up color-coded ingredients around the guacamole in small bowls. Then mix in "add-ins" to personalize and create your own "super" bowl.

Ingredients:
4 ripe, large California avocados, peeled, pitted, mashed
1 tsp salt, or to taste
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions:
Coarsely mash avocados; do not puree
Stir in lime juice and season to taste.
Prepare "add-ins" as directed below.
Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible.
For short-term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap against the surface of the guacamole.

To serve, place guacamole in center of serving tray and arrange additional ingredients on platter to surround the guacamole.
Serve with tortilla chips.

REGIONAL VARIATIONS

Tampa Bay
4 ounces cooked shelled and deveined small shrimp
1/2 cup diced green onion
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
5 - 10 drops red pepper sauce
Tampa Bay's coastal location calls for shrimp. The red pepper sauce and yellow bell pepper represent the team's colors.

Oakland
2 garlic cloves finely chopped
2/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped tomato
2 pickled jalapeños, chopped
Oakland's signature color black is represented in the black beans. Two jalapenos are added to represent the teams extra spice!

Atlanta
1/2 cup peach preserves or peach salsa
1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped

New York
1/2 pound smoked salmon pieces
1/2 cup drained capers (stir in to guacamole base)
(Reduce salt to 1/2 tsp. in base recipe)

Philadelphia
8 oz softened cream cheese
2/3 cup chopped black olives

Pittsburgh
1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped roasted yellow bell pepper

San Francisco
1/2 pound cooked Dungeness crab, chopped
1/4 cup diced scallions
1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

Tennessee
1/2 cup sweet white onion, finely chopped
1 cup chunky red salsa


This layered, classic favorite is sure to appease your guests’ palette.

Party Dip

Ingredients:
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1 envelope (1 1/2 ounces) taco seasoning mix
2 California avocados, seeded and peeled
1 Tbsp lemon juice
taco sauce to taste
1 Cup sour cream
shredded lettuce
1 tomato, chopped
ripe olives, sliced
shredded Cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together refried beans, chiles and taco seasoning mix; spread over serving platter. Coarsely mash together avocados, lemon juice, and taco sauce; spread over bean mixture.
Top with sour cream and sprinkle lettuce, tomato, olives and cheese over all.
Serve with tortilla chips.



Can’t decide on salsa or guacamole?
Have it both ways with this dip that sounds as zesty as it tastes!

AvoSalsa

Ingredients:
2 ripe medium California avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
1 large ripe tomato, diced
¼ Cup finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 large lime
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp salt

Instructions:
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients.
Toss well and maintain chunky consistency.


(The following is from McCormick Spices)

Guacamole Salsa

Ingredients:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
1 package McCormick Guacamole Seasoning Mix
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions:
1. Mix avocados, Guacamole Mix, tomato, onion, and lime juice in medium bowl.
2. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Stir before serving.
3. Serve with tortilla chips.